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The Trevally of Kiritimati

Giant, golden or blue trevally, take your pick as Christmas Island has them all, and in abundance. Not only are they there for the guided fly fisherman, the DIY enthusiast will have amble opportunities at these brutes. Giant Trevally Whether…
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Lagoon View Resort Packing List

Essential fly fishing gear... Don't leave home without it! What to bring on your next fly fishing trip? If you're like most skinny water infatuated fly fisherman, you start packing for a trip weeks and weeks in advanced. Little piles here…
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When is the best time to fish Christmas Island?

When is the best time to fish Christmas Island? We get asked this question all the time. The easy, yet still accurate answer is… anytime! Christmas Island (Kiritimati) lies very close to the equator, giving this largest of atolls consistent…
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Top 5 Things to look for in a DIY Bonefish Flat

Kiritimati (Christmas Island) has endless DIY bonefish flats. So many in fact, that you could spend months there and not explore them all. Unfortunately, you don't have quite that much time, so what are the Top 5 things to look for? Read…
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Want Better DIY Access?

Fly fishing from an inflatable paddle board?  No way. I was skeptical and thought it would be too much of a hassle. Can you go from paddling to casting quickly enough? I thought there wouldn’t be enough rigidity in an inflatable board. Will…
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The Quintessential Christmas Island Bonefish Fly

When we say the best flies for Christmas Island bonefish are sparse, we really mean sparse. This fly won't really get the fish excited until it's been lipped by a dozen bonefish, has a strand or two left for a wing, and has most of the body…